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Blepharoplasty (also known as tarsoplasty or eyelid surgery) is a surgical procedure used to remove excess fat, skin and/or muscle from the eyelids to create a more youthful appearance around the eye area. Besides correcting baggy, puffy and droopy eyelids that commonly develop with age, this cosmetic procedure is also performed to restore the correct functioning of the affected eyelid. The ageing process around the eye begins in the late 30s or early 40s, as […]